Waking Nightmares

Emily's POV. "He is a human!!!" I jolted awake with a gasp, my heart pounding like I'd just run a marathon. The last thing I remembered was the creature's bulbous eyes widening in surprise as I'd called out its human scent. But now, as I blinked away the fog of sleep, I found myself staring not at an alien monster, but at the concerned faces of my mates. "Emily?" Leo's voice was soft, filled with worry. "Are you okay? You were thrashing around in your sleep." I looked around wildly, trying to get my bearings. We were in some kind of rustic cabin, all wood paneling and bearskin rugs. The air smelled of pine and something warm and spicy - like cinnamon, but earthier. "What... where are we?" I managed. "What happened?" Logan handed me a glass of water, which I gratefully gulped down. "We're with the Grizzly Heart Clan," he explained. "A tribe of werebears not far from Silverdawn territory. You passed out during our escape, and we've been here ever since." "Escape?" I frowned, trying to pi